Dr. Scantling's Background

Dr. Sandra R. Scantling is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, nationally recognized intimacy expert and a certified sex therapist and psychotherapist in private practice in Farmington.

She is a licensed clinical psychologist, advanced-practice registered nurse, and is a diplomate of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, & Therapists. She holds degrees from Boston University, Indiana University and Antioch University and completed a doctoral fellowship and advanced sex-therapy training at Yale University. She is the director of the Farmington Psychotherapy Center and Scantling Institute in Farmington.

Scantling is a recipient of the Connecticut Psychological Association's award for "Distinguished Contribution to the Science of Psychology" and was honored as "Sex Educator of The Year." She is the author of "Extraordinary Sex Now: A Couple's Guide to Intimacy," co-author of "Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Sex" and creator of the video series "Ordinary Couples Extraordinary Sex" that has sold more than a million copies worldwide. She also has contributed to the "The Most Important Thing I Know About..." series of books on topics of love, family, friendship, faith and kindness.

Scantling maintains a web site at www.drsandy.com and writes the "Sex Health" column for the Connecticut Psychologist and is a frequent guest on WTIC-AM radio's Jim Vicevich Show. She has also appeared on numerous television shows including the Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, The BBC and The Early Show.